Roblox Is Getting Sued – Here’s Why Parents Should Care

If your child plays Roblox, you need to know about two big stories happening right now that affect their safety.

Louisiana State Sues Roblox

“Popular online gaming platform Roblox has faced a storm of controversy over its child safety protocols after it banned a self-described child predator hunter and defended its removal of “vigilante” users, sparking backlash from gamers, a lawsuit filed by Louisiana’s attorney general and a petition from Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., who urged the platform to protect its massive cohort of child users.” Forbes

Louisiana state is suing Roblox because they say the company cares more about making money than keeping kids safe. They found games with names like “Escape to Epstein Island” and “Public Bathroom Simulator” on the platform.

With 111 million people playing every day and more than one-third being kids under 13, this is a serious problem. Moderators get hundreds of child safety reports daily but can’t handle them all.

The Schlep Problem

YouTuber Schlep created fake child accounts to catch predators on Roblox. He documented adults trying to groom kids and his work led to multiple arrests. Instead of thanking him, Roblox banned him and said his work was as bad as the predators themselves.

Then they sent him a cease and desist letter to stop his investigations. Many YouTube creators are now thinking about leaving Roblox because of how the company handled this.

Why Parents Should Care

Roblox looks like a kids’ game, but it’s really a place where children can talk to strangers. Kids have been contacted by dangerous adults, moved to other apps like Discord, and shown inappropriate content. Even Congress is now asking Roblox to do better.

Many families are suing Roblox after their children were targeted or hurt through the platform.

What You Can Do Right Now

Use the Roblox parental control app – but know it may not be enough.

Only let them add people they know in real life – no strangers on their gaming platform.

Keep gaming in shared spaces – living room, not bedrooms behind closed doors.

Listen to their conversations – if they use voice chat, make sure you can hear it.

Think about age – kids under 13 probably shouldn’t use Roblox at all.

Talk to your kids about online safety regularly. Check their friend lists and messages. Know what other apps they use. Trust your gut if something feels wrong.

Conclusion about Roblox

Gaming can be fun, but like everything else, it needs to happen in a place where you know what’s going on and there’s no contact with strangers. Stay informed, stay involved, and put your child’s safety first.

Read more about Roblox here to understand some of its risks